To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.
Sponsored by Nicholas J. Begich III RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Animals.
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Cosponsors
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| Version | Date | Our copy |
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| Introduced in House | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee (House)Referred To, April 21, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 8401.